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Danielson red card 'probably right' admits Sweden boss Andersson after Euro 2020 defeat

The defender was dismissed in extra-time of the last 16 clash on Tuesday when VAR upgraded his yellow for a high challenge

Sweden boss Jan Andersson has admitted the 99th-minute red card shown to defender Marcus Danielson in their 2-1 defeat to Ukraine on Tuesday was probably the correct decision.

Danielson's high challenge on Artem Besedin initially prompted a yellow, but VAR moments later upgraded it to a red card offence.

The player claimed he should not have been dismissed as he made contact with the ball in an attempted clearance before his follow-through. Andersson, though, said he consulted with members of his staff about the call and was told it was fair.